Rhododendron and
Azalea News is for you…a lover of the genus Rhododendron…and
is free for your pleasure and enjoyment. The News
is an important arm of the American Rhododendron Society, whose sole purpose is
to share ideas about this genus with others around the world. The genus
Rhododendron include: elepidote and lepidote rhododendrons, deciduous and
evergreen azaleas, vireya (tropical) rhododendrons, and ledums.

In each issue, you will find a variety of
articles, news, and information under each of the topic headings shown at the
left, intended to keep you abreast of how to make your world of rhododendrons
more beautiful and meaningful. The aim is to provide ways that all persons
interested in the genus may communicate with others around the world through:
education, scientific studies, meetings, publications, and other similar
activities.

These quarterly issues will become more important
as you submit your observations, studies, tours, questions, and answers.
There’s a whole team of experts out there who…”live and die” daily for this
beautiful genus called
Rhododendron…and await the opportunity to share with you the latest
information.

Special thanks

Our thanks to Betty and
Herb Spady for their untiring efforts during the past years in making
the News a success.

Become a member

Joining the ARS is very
simple…just click on "Join the ARS" link above, which links you to the
ARS Membership page. Try it! You’ll be glad you did!

New R&A News editor

It seems appropriate to say, “thanks,” for the
many letters of welcome to my new endeavor with you and the ARS. It’s been
extremely encouraging to know you want the News
to continue. Betty Spady did a fantastic job of keeping you and the world
abreast of the “new and the old” pertaining to rhododendrons and azaleas.
Now, the News will continue with the
assistance of you, and you, and you…rhododendron and azaleas lovers!
Again, thanks for your welcomes! - Marty Anderson